You’ve seen it in movie comedies: Some schmuck is pedaling down the street when he slams comically into a car door that’s been opened right in front of him. In the real world, such an incident is no joke and can easily lead to serious injuries. Thanks to its forthcoming 2024 Mustang, Ford and its planners in Dearborn are doing something about it.
The solution is Exit Warning, a new driver-assist aid that’s designed to protect bicyclists, scooter riders and pedestrians who find themselves looming alongside a 2024 Mustang. As a rider or walker approaches alongside, a radar-activated warning on the parked Mustang’s instrument panel triggers an alert that shows up as part of its SYNC electronics suite, warning the driver not to open the Mustang’s wide door. It’s a retained-power feature that continues to function for up to three minutes after the ignition is switched off. We like this idea, and reckon that people on fewer than four wheels will like it, too.
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